If you live in the Rickmansworth area and happen to see a card with a big red “H” on it, displayed in a window, don’t look the other way or pass by on the other side of the street. Go up, read the card and act!

You will find the card is a distress signal. The “H” stands for help. On the bottom you will find a doctor’s name and address.

These cards are being distributed by the WVS to frail and elderly people who live alone and may suddenly need help.

School children are being taught to recognise them and neighbours are being asked to look out for them.

The scheme, which warrants public support, is yet another example of WVS concern for those in need.

[From the Watford Observer of December 2, 1960]